Program Overview

SSCI 101: Leadership and Career Accelerator Course

The SSCI 101: Leadership and Career Accelerator Course is a vibrant learning experience offered by the College of Social Sciences at San José State University. This course provides students with the roadmap and tools to channel their ambition and hard work, preparing them to thrive in the 21st century workplace.

Course Overview

Students in this course work with a professional coach and a cohort of peers to build their leadership and career readiness. The course focuses on developing essential skills and mindsets that define employment potential, including leadership skills based on strengths and values, effective work habits, and interpersonal and team-building skills.

Key Benefits

• Expand your professional network and make friends
  • Develop leadership skills based on your strengths and values
  • Work one-on-one with a Leadership Coach in the course and receive ongoing support until you graduate
  • Develop effective work habits to succeed beyond college
  • Develop and refine skills and mindsets that define your employment 'potential'
  • Engage in real-world problem solving with a local company and develop interpersonal and team-building skills to navigate the workplace
  • Build your professional portfolio to land a career-accelerating internship or grad school and ultimately a quality job

Testimonials

Jason Tran, SSCI 101 Braven Fellow 2022, Data Analyst at BayOptiks, noted, "By taking the [SSCI 101] course, I believe that the mock interviews, capstone challenge, and mentorship program gave me the additional resources and practice to succeed in my strong first job and internship."

Undergraduate Education

The course is part of the undergraduate education offerings at San José State University, aiming to provide students with a comprehensive and supportive learning environment that prepares them for success in their chosen careers.

Colleges at San José State University

San José State University comprises several colleges, including:

• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate Studies
• Health and Human Sciences
• Information, Data and Society
• Humanities and the Arts
• Professional Education
• Science
• Social Sciences

Resources

The university offers a range of resources to support student success, including:

• A-Z Index
• Academic Catalog
• Basic Needs Assistance
• Clery and Safety Reports
• Bookstore
• Calendars
• Careers
• Employees
• Freedom of Speech
• Immigration
• Spartan Safe Safety Mobile App
• Well-being @ SJSU